I hate having the generic picture show up when I go to log in to my Ubuntu Linux desktop system. How can I add a profile photo or picture?
How to Add Profile Photo to Ubuntu Linux Account?
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Change Desktop Wallpaper on Ubuntu Linux System?
Now that I have Ubuntu Linux running on my desktop, I’m pretty psyched to learn more about Linux. But first things first, what’s the easy way to change the desktop wallpaper? The default is pretty awful!
How to Configure VMware Fusion for Linux Usage?
Hi Dave! I’m learning how to work within the Linux environment and my professor has set us all up with VMware Fusion on our Macs and Ubuntu Linux in the virtual machine. I just want to ensure I have it set up properly for best performance. What do you recommend?
Check for OS Updates in Ubuntu Linux?
I have a variety of old computers running various versions of Ubuntu Linux. Works great. But how can I check to see if there’s an update, and apply any new OS software needed to keep them all updated?
How to Change my Ubuntu Linux Account Password?
I’ve been using Ubuntu Linux and really enjoying it, but am stuck; how do I change my account password? Every time I try, I end up in some password archive library and don’t know how to proceed!
Replace Firefox with Google Chrome in Ubuntu Linux?
I’m really liking Ubuntu Linux but miss Google Chrome. Firefox just isn’t cutting it for me. Can I replace Firefox with Chrome in Linux? If so, how?
How Do I Get Rid of Amazon from Ubuntu Launcher?
I really like Ubuntu Linux and have grown to appreciate the Launcher. Except I don’t understand why there’s an “Amazon” app shortcut and don’t want it. How can I axe it?
How Can I Extract MP3 Audio from a Movie File?
I want to extract just the audio from an MP4 movie file I have. The wrinkle: I’m on a Linux system. Is there some way on Linux, maybe on the command line, to extract the audio from a movie file?
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